Chronicles of Vinland
- May 23, 2018
- Gamenesis
Get on Steam"Chronicles of Vinland" is a strategy simulation game where you play as a Norse chief, exiled to Greenland and seeking to build a new settlement in the legendary land of Vinland. Your goal is to expand and protect your settlement, improving buildings, gathering resources, and increasing your influence to achieve the highest level of development. The game is based on historical Norse colonization sagas, offering a notorious chief character and the chance to explore a new world.
Reviews
- The game has a nice art style and runs smoothly without bugs.
- It can be a casual time-killer for those looking for a simple clicking experience.
- Some players appreciate the resource management aspect and find it visually appealing.
- The gameplay is monotonous and lacks depth, with players finishing the game in under two hours.
- There are very few buildings and upgrades, leading to repetitive clicking with no real challenge or objectives.
- The game feels abandoned and unoriginal, with many better alternatives available for free or at a lower price.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in "Chronicles of Vinland" revolves around an exiled earl tasked with bringing prosperity to his land while managing relationships with local tribes. Players engage in resource management by completing generic missions from these tribes, such as upgrading buildings and gathering resources, with the ultimate goal of achieving a high reputation score. The narrative is minimal, focusing more on gameplay mechanics than a deep storyline, and players often encounter repetitive quests that can lead to frustration.
“May say that I got this game 'by accident' and I ain't disappointed at all: Chronicles of Vinland is a resource-management game with a nice art style and some meta-storyline in which you, as an exiled earl, should bring prosperity to your land and not get native tribes too angry with you.”
“When you complete all the missions for the tribes, you incorporate them and win the game, except for reaching the accumulation of 1 million points of reputation in the global ranking, which is needed for the most notorious game achievement.”
“The outside world is a map with 5 teepees on it; you click on the teepees to get quests from them, like upgrading this building, defeating this many attacks against you, or giving these resources.”
“The outside world is a map with 5 teepees on it; you click on the teepees to get quests from them, like upgrading this building or defeating this many attacks against you or giving these resources.”
“You can't even attack other villages; all you do is complete their quests, which is just leveling up your buildings.”
“This is a resource management game; it involves a lot of clicking, no real fighting, just collect resources and upgrade, full mission.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nice art style, but the overall visual presentation is criticized for being unoriginal and not effectively conveying the Viking settlement theme. While the visuals are well-executed, they are ultimately let down by a lack of depth and variety in gameplay elements.
“The codework and visuals are good, but the 'Vinland' and Viking settlement themes are not set out properly.”
“I got this game 'by accident' and I’m not disappointed at all: Chronicles of Vinland is a resource-management game with a nice art style and some meta-storyline in which you, as an exiled earl, should bring prosperity to your land and not get native tribes too angry with you.”
“It's a shame, because the graphics are very nice, but that's it.”
“The game is unoriginal in setting, visuals, and everything you need to do in it.”
“Granted, the graphics are what drew me to it, but besides the seven buildings, you can't do anything but upgrade them.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Chronicles of Vinland" is perceived as lacking depth and engaging mechanics, with many reviewers noting it feels standard for an early access title. While the visuals are praised, the overall gameplay experience is considered underwhelming compared to other titles in the genre.
“Don't confuse this game with 'Dead in Vinland', which is a totally different title from another developer, with much greater gameplay capabilities.”
“'Chronicles of Vinland' first impression: right now it’s top-notch visual part and not so superior gameplay, but I see it as standard early access issues.”
“And that's all she wrote about gameplay, folks.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for complementing its casual and micro-management elements, enhancing the overall experience with an appealing and enjoyable soundtrack.
“This game is a mix of casual and micro-management elements, featuring eye-catching visuals and great music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, as it runs smoothly even on older hardware, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
“It runs smoothly on my old computer.”
“The game is well-optimized, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making it accessible for a wider range of systems.”
